Ampex Corp. v. United States

FoRd, Judge:

The cases listed in schedule “A,” annexed hereto and made a part hereof, consolidated for the purpose of trial, cover importations of television camera cables used to connect the camera head and control unit of the Mark VII color television system. The cables were classified as insulated electrical conductors with fittings under the provision contained in item 688.15, Tariff Schedules of the United States, and assessed with duty at the rate of 17 per centum ad valorem.

Plaintiffs contend that said cables are properly subject to duty at the rate of 10 per centum ad valorem as…